The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-man squad that will travel to UAE for the Asia Cup 2025 next month.
India Test captain Shubman Gill was named in the squad and was declared as the vice-captain of the side, as Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out. Gill, along with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, will make up India's opening options in the tournament.
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Kolkata Knight Riders middle-order batter Rinku Singh was picked in the team, despite speculations that the southpaw might be overlooked, while Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma too was included.
Other than Jaiswal, another notable absentee from the team is Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, who had an impressive outing in the Indian Premier League 2025 and had led his team to the final of the competition.
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India Asia Cup 2025 schedule: Full list of matches
India are placed in Group A, alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Oman and hosts UAE. The India vs Pakistan marquee clash is set to be held on September 14.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10 | India vs UAE | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 p.m |
| September 14 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 7:30 p.m |
| September 19 | India vs Oman | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 7:30 p.m |
The Super Four stage will start on September 20, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for that stage.